Loretta King Hadler facts for kids

Loretta King Hadler (born August 20, 1917 – died September 10, 2007) was an American actress. She was known for her short acting career and for working with director Ed Wood.

Early Life and Acting Career

Loretta King was born in Phoenix, Arizona. She started her acting career in plays. In March 1954, she appeared in a play called Mister Roberts. This play was shown at the Sombrero Playhouse. She acted alongside Don Taylor and Marshall Thompson.

Working with Director Ed Wood

Loretta King became famous for her work with director Ed Wood. Ed Wood was known for making unique and sometimes unusual movies. In 1955, Loretta King starred in his film Bride of the Monster. This movie became one of her most well-known roles.

Later Films and Life

Later in her career, during the 1970s, Loretta King appeared in two more movies. These films were Johnny Tough and Joey. Both were directed by Horace Jackson. For these movies, she used the name Loretta Hadler. She was married to Herman Hadler.

Loretta King Hadler passed away on September 10, 2007. She was 90 years old. She died of natural causes in Century City, California.

Her Legacy in Film

Loretta King's life and work were remembered in a special way. In 1994, a movie called Ed Wood was made. This film was a bio-pic, which means it told the story of director Ed Wood's life. In the movie, Loretta King was played by actress Juliet Landau.

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In Spanish: Loretta King para niños